Carnival Pride Review

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Best Family Vacation Ever!

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Pride
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2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2012
Traveled with children

This is my second cruise, a week in the Bahamas on the Carnival Pride, accompanied by my three daughters, son-in-law and three grand-daughters. I thought that the Carnival Imagination was pretty, with her vibrant colors, but the Pride was the most breathtaking ship imaginable! Everywhere you looked, another fascinating detail until it became almost overwhelming.

We arrived too early and spent a lot of time waiting to board, but at least we were sitting down. Later arrivals were standing in long lines. It was obvious that personnel were stressed and irritable when asked questions. Customs people were abrupt and unfriendly. Not a good start. Then we nearly froze during the lifeboat drill. Never, never will I book a tour during late Nov. again! We booked balcony cabins, all being smokers, and shivered for two days, regretting this tobacco addiction! Later, as it finally began to warm, we enjoyed the unobstructed view from the balcony tremendously.

First stop Port Canaveral, big disappointment! Cruisers should be warned that there is nothing there but an industrial area so that they can enjoy the port by booking an excursion. Not even a tourist trap shopping area! Knew I should have book that alligator, airboat tour!

Cabin Review

Cabins 4211,4215, 4219

Great unobstructed balconies,lots of storage space, very nice bathroom and shower with shampoo, conditioner and body wash supplied, nice towels and beach towels and warm thick robes.Could have used a blanket, but I just didn't think to ask. My daughter did and received one right away. Ice bucket was replenished regularly. Next time I will try mid-ship as I tend to experience sea sickness, but you couldn't have nicer cabins. One thing they should consider; getting rid of that horrible orange decor and going to a nice blue or green.

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